I really enjoyed the themes which united these short stories, such as variations, divergences, secret societies, esoteric knowledge, self-reference, the blending of the real and the fictional and mathematics. I had read some Borges stories in the past so I knew what to expect and there is definitely a need to reflect on each story in all its philosophical, literary and psychological depth. There were lots of ideas which enhance existence with imagination and I think the genius of Borges is how he added some magic and original perspectives to ordinary life.